Friday, January 30 - Siesta Fiesta at Spirit // Photo courtesy of ms. TIZA
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 26-February 1
Lisa Cunningham connects with Steve Felix, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Sound + Image, at a Creative Hive event at Glitterbox Theater in Homestead // Photo by André Solomon
OP-ED |
Arts Coverage Is Essential to Local Media’s Future
Muralists transform the exterior wall of Spirit in Lawrenceville as part of Spirit Walls, an annual street art project in Pittsburgh // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Advocacy |
Building Fair Futures for Freelancers
Arts Council Communications Coordinator Kyrie Bushaw connects with Pittsburgh-based artist Camden Yandel during a 2025 Creative Hive at Ketchup City // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Announcement |
Creative Hive Marks Third Year of Building Connection Across Pittsburgh’s Arts Community
Cultural Policy |
Trump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: January 2026
Curious about our new Membership Program? Come chat with us at a monthly Creative Hive event. // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Everything You Need to Know About Our New Membership Program
Announcement |
Meet Artzy: Your New Guide to Pittsburgh’s Arts Scene
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 19-25
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 12-18
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 5-11
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 22-January 4
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 15-21
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
A Conversation with Illustrator, Educator, and Designer Camden Yandel
Camden Yandel’s comic book influences shape the way he approaches illustration, sharpening his eye for the subtle details that bring his characters to life. In this Q&A, he reflects on how community, comics, baseball, and creative mentorships fuel his process and storytelling.
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 8-14
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: December 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
OP-ED |
Don’t Let Pittsburgh 2050 Become Another Broken Promise: Finish the Plan, Honor the People
After more than a year of work, tens of thousands of resident interactions, and the completion of expected deliverables, City Council is now considering halting Pittsburgh 2050, the city’s first truly comprehensive planning process in over a decade. Here, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council CEO Patrick Fisher shares why he believes PGH 2050 is worth the investment.
Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 1-7
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 24-30
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 17-23
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 10-16
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: November 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Announcement |
Pennsylvania Creative Industries to End Regional Partnerships and Creative Sector Flex Fund Program
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has learned that Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, will end its long-standing regional partnership agreements.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 3-9
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 27-November 2
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 20-26
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 13-19
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
On Vision and Creation
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher writes about his September encounters with artists, organizations, and events that offered a powerful reminder that creativity is not only about dreaming boldly but also about realizing those dreams in ways that can be shared.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 6-12
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artist Profile |
A Conversation with Painter Raphael Eisenberg
Raphael Eisenberg has lived in Pittsburgh for about a decade. He brought with him from Brooklyn, New York almost a century of study, experience, travel, and a deep drive for capturing the layered stories of everyday people through his paintings. Now in his 80s, he continues to paint portraits in a way that feels almost radical in today’s world: asking his sitters to spend three to seven hours with him as he studies their faces, gestures, and essence.
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: October 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Announcement |
New Dashboard Tracks Financial Health of Allegheny County Arts Nonprofits
Allegheny County’s nonprofit arts sector now has a powerful new tool to track its health and sustainability: ArtPulse, a financial indicator dashboard from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.
Grant Announcement |
$2,000 Grants Available to Creative Entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, & Washington Counties
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has announced information for the next Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) grant program, which provides creative entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with free small business consulting and $2,000 in funding to grow their businesses and revenue.
Arts Advocacy |
From Awareness to Action: Building Artist Equity Through Advocacy
After participating in the Center for Artistic Activism’s Innovation for Impact Leadership Intensive, a training that equips artists and advocates to turn creativity into action, we're preparing to launch a new Arts Council advocacy campaign — and we're asking for your input.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 22-28
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 15-21
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Stories of Transitions and Thresholds
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher visits with artists across Pittsburgh who are creating space for new identities to take shape, for dormant places to find renewed purpose, and for people to reimagine themselves through practice, collaboration, and expression.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 8-14
Intro: Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: September 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 1-7
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Cultural Policy |
Setting Arts Priorities for Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Election
As Pittsburgh prepares for a mayoral election, the Arts Council is taking a proactive role in shaping the future of arts and entertainment in our city.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 25-31
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Grantmaking |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces Application Dates for $5,000 Grants to Regional Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has announced the application dates for the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF), a grant program supporting arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 18-24
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
Lineage and Legacy: Creating Within a Continuum
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher visits with artists across Pittsburgh who are both rooted in history and pushing toward the future.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 11-17
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 4-10
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: August 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 28-August 3
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artist-Friendly Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments for Short-Term Stays
Looking for a Pittsburgh stay that feels more like home and a few short blocks from Pittsburgh’s Downtown arts & culture scene? We know of some great artist-friendly apartments available for short term stays tucked just three blocks from the O’Reilly Theater.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 21-27
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Cultural Policy |
New Report: Federal Cultural Cuts Could Derail Years of Progress, Harming PA Communities
PA CultureCheck 2025, a statewide report by PA Humanities in collaboration with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, reveals growing momentum in Pennsylvania’s cultural sector, alongside urgent calls for investment to sustain its growing impact on communities.
Announcement |
Giveaway: Apply to Win a One-Year Membership to Atithi Studios!
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has partnered with Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg to give away two sponsored one-year Explorer-level memberships to Atithi’s new Creative Lab program.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 14-20
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
The Power of Place and Presence
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher reflects on the power of place. Not just the physical locations where art happens, but the layered, living environments shaped by creativity, memory, and care.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 7-13
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: July 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 30-July 6
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 23-29
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Last-Minute Summer Camps to Spark Creativity
It's not too late! This guide highlights summer camps in the Pittsburgh-area that offer creative and enriching environments for kiddos—that still have openings! From performers to skaters to nature lovers, these programs offer a variety of projects, disciplines, and mediums to support play and confidence-building for kids and a more manageable, enjoyable summer for their grown-ups.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 16-22
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Demystifying the Arts |
May in Motion: A Glimpse of Pittsburgh’s Creative Pulse
In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher shares a glimpse into the people, places, and events that shaped the region’s creative energy throughout May. From multidisciplinary performances and powerful exhibitions to neighborhood art projects and community-driven festivals, the month was filled with meaningful encounters and artistic expression.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 9-15
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: June 2025
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 2-8
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artist Profile |
A Conversation with Artist, DJ, Printmaker, Educator, and Organizer Mary Tremonte
We featured Mary Tremonte's artwork in our recent blog post that called for community action in the wake of devastating arts and culture funding cuts by the Trump administration. Mary's work played an important role in not only capturing the spirit of the call but visually commanding the attention needed for this communal action. That is the space that Mary's art often occupies: equal parts powerful and playful, an invitation and also a directive.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 26-June 1
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Arts & Cultural Spotlight |
Brew House Distillery Residency Highlights Importance of Supporting Emerging Artists in Pittsburgh
A bold new exhibition at Brew House Arts features the powerful and personal work of seven emerging artists who spent the past year creating work in the Distillery Residency Program. From installations to photography, their pieces highlight what can happen when artists are given the time, space, and support to really dig into their practice.